What is the maximum RAM for 2008 MacBook pro

I've seen some here say they have 8gb. Manual says 4 is max. What is the correct number?

You're welcome.
My late 08 Uni also states 4GB Max but been running 8GB for a year now.
Same with my 1 month old late 2011.  Specs says 8GB Max.  Been running it with 16GB the day I bought it.
I have Crucial installed in both my Macbooks.
If your MB works for you, then just use it with the RAM upgrade so it can last you for awhile.  You'll see a difference in speed.
Another thing to check is your hard drive.  If it's almost full, delete some files you're not using and clear your cache memory once in a while.
An almost full hard drive also slows down your MB.

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